Marinated Pork Belly Roast Slow Cooked in Clay

Suitable for VitaClay Models VF7700 and VM7900 Series only. 

Followers of low carb and paleo diets are often looking for more grain-free and high-fat recipes that taste great. No matter what kind of diet you subscribe to, it’s easy to get into a rut when you’re cooking dinner every night. We all have weekly favorites: those dishes that everyone loves and wants to have on a regular basis.

But what happens when those old stand-bys get old, and everyone is looking for something new and exciting for dinner? This recipe is definitely different, and the marinade brings out a taste and texture that are really unique.Be sure to start this one the day before, as it needs to marinate overnight to get the desired effect.

Ingredients:

• Pork belly (any size)
• 12-16 oz Apple cider (enough to cover)
• Salt and pepper to cover
• Vegetables (celery, onions, carrots, Brussels sprouts, etc)
• Teriyaki sauce

Directions:

1. Place the pork belly in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper
2. Pour apple cider over belly and put in a resealable bag
3. Marinate overnight (8-10 hours) in the refrigerator
4. Put pork belly and marinade in the clay pot
5. Add veggies
6. Close, seal, set on “stew” (7700, 7900 series models only) and cook for 2-3 hours

For an Asian flair, you can add teriyaki sauce or tamari before cooking. Serve over rice, pasta quinoa or other grain, or just with veggies if you are paleo.